Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 243 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking
a strong thunderstorm near Copeland, or 10 miles north of Everglades
City, moving west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Royal Palm Hammock, South Blocks Golde, Fakahatchee Strand State
Preserve, Picayune Strand State Forest, Deep Lake, and Port Of The
Island.
Instruction:
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Miami. You can also share your report with NWS Miami on
Facebook and Twitter.
Area Description:
Coastal Collier County; Inland Collier County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: